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Gathering for Connection & Support
Gathering for Connection & Support
We are living in a city in which sirens continue to blare, broken glass continues to coat the streets, curfews are being imposed, the National Guard is active, and cities across the country vibrate with fear and anger. It is a frightening and unsettling time for all of us, but thank God we do not
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Kol Zimrah with LGBTQ members of GJC
Kol Zimrah with LGBTQ members of GJC
We’ll bring this tumultuous week to a close by entering into the peace of Shabbat with Kol Zimrah, lifting up the voices and reflections of LGBTQ members of our community. Join via smartphone, computer, or tablet: zoom link Join via telephone: Call 646-876-9923, use meeting ID: 227420988 To listen on our audio livestream: click HERE To
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PRIDE Shabbat with Gwynn Kessler
PRIDE Shabbat with Gwynn Kessler
PRIDE Shabbat with Gwynn Kessler,Swarthmore College, Associate Professor in the Department of Religion and Director of the Beit Midrash On Saturday morning, Rabbi Richman will lead our Shabbat service. The service will follow the usual structure of the Charry service, with additional readings and teachings about LGBTQ liberation. Gwynn Kessler will share a d'var Torah
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People of the Book
People of the Book
GJC’s Jewish Book Reading Group reads fiction and nonfiction books of Jewish interest written mostly, but not solely, by Jewish writers and chosen by the group. Volunteer group members lead the discussion. For more information, please contact Nan Myers. To join via computer, smartphone, or tablet: Use this Zoom link. To join via telephone: Call 646-558-8656,
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Biblical Hebrew for Beginners
Biblical Hebrew for Beginners
Did you ever really want to look at the Chumash and see what the Hebrew means? If so, join Rabbi Fredi Cooper as we begin a course to understand the basics of Biblical Hebrew. You must know the Hebrew letters and their vocalization as a starting point. That’s it! Tuition and book fees for 8
So You Miss Your Grandchildren? (Support Group)
So You Miss Your Grandchildren? (Support Group)
Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30 PM Facilitated by Sandi Cohen and Rabbi George Stern This group will bring grandparents and great-grandparents together to support one another and talk about how they’re feeling as the pandemic separates them from their grandchildren. We’ll share what we’ve done to maintain contact and what resources we’ve used, and brainstorm new creative ideas.
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Facing Job Loss or Financial Insecurity (Support Group)
Facing Job Loss or Financial Insecurity (Support Group)
Thursdays, 10:00-11:00 AM Facilitated by Martha Millison, LCSW and Rabbi Elyse Wechterman We are here to support one another through the challenges presented by job loss and transition. This is a gently facilitated conversation among peers. Martha Millison, a longtime member of GJC, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience
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Women of GJC & Men’s Club Installation
Women of GJC & Men’s Club Installation
The Women of GJC and Men's Club invite you to their annual Installation of Officers. We will Zoom into your homes and have the opportunity to welcome our new Board Members and honor our retiring Board Members. Please join us for this annual passing of the gavel. We hope that the GJC community will attend
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Will Americans Lose Their Right to Vote in the Pandemic?
Will Americans Lose Their Right to Vote in the Pandemic?
Join Women of GJC and the Men’s Club for a program with Emily Bazelon, columnist for the New York Times. After hearing Emily speak, moderator Richard Bazelon will lead participants through a question and answer session with plenty of room for discussion. Access via smartphone, tablet, or computer: use this Zoom link Access via telephone:
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Kol Zimrah
Kol Zimrah
"Kol Zimrah" means "the sound of singing." This special musical service, currently offered online, is led by Rabbi Adam Zeff and Executive Director Nina Peskin. Kol Zimrah features original melodies and kavanot (short spiritual reflections) rather than a formal teaching. The service, which includes a drummer, invites us to enter the peaceful and reflective space
Friday Night PRIDE!
Friday Night PRIDE!
Come explore LGBTQ PRIDE with a special family JAM. The program, emceed by teens Zivia Avelin, Toby Kessler Cohen, Sol Pinsky Elsila, Yossi Ravital, Yael Smith Posner, Sadie Wade, and Dasi Weinmartin, begins on Zoom at 6:00 PM, and will feature special events led by Serena Levingston, Chana Rothman, and Rabbi Rebecca Richman. SCHEDULE: Welcome!
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Kol D’mamah
Kol D’mamah
For chanters, meditators, and those who love, need and seek the Silence within. Facilitated by Leah Weisman. PLEASE NOTE: Links to services and events are not posted here. Rather, daily and weekly schedules with links are emailed to our member listserv. If you are not a GJC member but would like to receive these emails,
Taking PRIDE: Story Sharing with LGBTQ Members of GJC
Taking PRIDE: Story Sharing with LGBTQ Members of GJC
Join us for an intimate hour and special opportunity to hear personal stories of life-shaping moments on the LGBTQ journey. A special opportunity for honoring and supporting the diversity and commonality of the human LGBTQ experience. Join via smartphone, tablet, or computer: Use this zoom link. Join via telephone: Dial 646-876-9923, and use meeting